Scottish protest group steps up fight against Holyrood plans

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The draft Bill was welcomed by MSPs but many are still campaigning against itGabriel Bouys/AFP/Getty Images

Nick Drainey

Last updated at 12:04PM, February 4 2013

A campaign group opposed to same-sex marriage has stepped up its protest against the Scottish government’s proposed legislation.

Scotland for Marriage has delivered almost 250,000 leaflets throughout the country and has activists in 67 of Holyrood’s constituencies. It said more than 36,000 people have signed its petition, with about 375 names added every week. The Scottish government launched a consultation on its draft legislation to legalise same-sex marriage in December. It is seeking views on the detail of the proposals and the protection provided to religious bodies and celebrants.